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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.36, 12,238 and 2,314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.36, 12,238 and 2,314.50 is: 3,471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.36 : 12,238 = 2,314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.36/12,238 = 2,314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.36x = 12,238 × 2,314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.36x = 28,324,851
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,324,851/8,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.88

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